Senior Medical Officer at Medbury Healthcare Group

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to provide supervisory and report authorization services for our specialist care line, LifeCheck. This crucial position involves authorizing the release of various complex medical screenings, including pre-employment, periodic, and offshore assessments such as OGUK. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical acumen with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Medical Assessment Report Authorizer for assigned LifeCheck centers, including Ikeja, and the Project Unit
• Provide and supervise Occupational Health services, adhering to industry standards and best practices
• Generate, review, and finalize complex medical reports and certificates for corporate and individual clients
• Support continuous improvement in clinical operations, including streamlining processes to enhance efficiency
• Act in a professional advisory capacity to Occupational Health and clinical staff, fostering a collaborative environment
• Manage and mentor junior medical staff while ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and ethics

Key Performance Metrics

• Timeliness and accuracy of report authorization
• Audit performance and adherence to occupational health standards
• Effective management and development of clinical teams

Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration and licensing with the relevant Medical & Dental Council
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in Occupational Health or Diagnostics
• Proven capacity for authorizing complex medical reports (e.g., OGUK, offshore medicals)
• Exceptional leadership, emotional intelligence, and well-developed problem-solving skills